ATTENTION DEFICIT / HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER (ADHD)

Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) refers to a range of problem behaviours associated with poor attention span, impulsivity and hyperactivity.

ADHD often prevents children from learning and socializing well.

ADHD is classified into three subtypes, based on whether hyperactivity or inattention is the predominant symptom.

The three classifications are :
ADHD - predominantly inattention type.
ADHD - predominantly hyperactivity type.
ADHD - predominantly combined type.

Usually children of school age are keen to learn new things all the time. Their power of observation and memory increases, and their ability to learn sharpens. If a child is comfortable in school and gets on well with children and teachers, parents are happy that their child is settled and learning.

Some families are not so lucky. Children may encounter problems that the parents did not expect. If the child's performance compares poorly with other children this also causes unexpected problems

In case of children with ADHD, a major responsibility is placed on parents as well as on teachers.

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